The State of Theatrical Releases with Universal Pictures’ Jim Orr

Paul Dergarabedian
Paul Dergarabedian
Senior Media Analyst
Comscore

This week host Paul Dergarabedian is joined by Jim Orr, the President of Domestic Theatrical Distribution for Universal Pictures, who has been at the forefront of film release innovation during the pandemic.

Listen as Paul and Jim discuss the reopening of theaters across the country and what that means for the film industry. Then stick around as Jim shares what he thinks the state of theatrical releases will look like in the year to come.

This episode covers:

  • The present complications of releasing movies
  • Why marketing is vital for current releases
  • How the film industry has proven to be adaptable
  • Will film releases ever return to “normal”?
  • The effects of the summer drive-in theater boom
  • Why some films have been released while others continue to be postponed

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#49 Paul Can't Curb His Enthusiasm for Matthew Jones!
#48 An interview with Marc Cohen, Entertainment Marketing and Public Relations Executive
#47 Josh Weiss Beats the Devils!
#46 The Worlds of Sound & Cinema Collide
#45 Brock Bagby & His Family Have Been Bringing Hollywood to Your Hometown Since 1924
#44 Filmmaker Interview - Rod Rinks Director of "Made In Mexico" Joins Paul Dergarabedian
#43 The enduring cinematic and box office legacy of “Marvel’s The Avengers.”
#42 Discussing Some Universal Truths About The Movie Industry with Jim Orr
#41 What Josiah Saw
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